The vice president’s recent decision to criticize Israel while putting distance between himself and Marco Rubio is less about principles and more about political survival. It’s a classic move—reading the room, or in this case, the base. But let’s not be fooled; this isn’t some courageous stand. He’s merely pandering to a crowd that the mainstream media like CNN and MSNBC have been pushing narratives against Israel for years, framing them as the “bad guy” in an age of virtue signaling.

What’s particularly rich is that these major outlets act as if this pivot is fresh and bold. In reality, Fox News plays the other side of the fence, heroically upholding a pro-Israel stance while stirring the pot for ratings. The irony? Both camps are playing the same game—these networks are there to amplify their preferred narratives and keep their audiences glued to their screens. It’s a circus where no one actually wins, except the corporate interests who profit off the division.

Instead of genuine dialogue, we’re fed a steady diet of fear-mongering and selective outrage. The vice president might think he’s crafting a savvy political move, but really, he’s just falling into the trap laid by pundits eager to enforce the established narrative. In true political fashion, he’s following the latest trend rather than standing firm on any real convictions. People deserve better than this shallow posturing; they deserve leaders who will actually lead, instead of chasing the latest Twitter hashtags.